§ 42. Sir T. Mooreasked the Home Secretary whether he will give an assurance that, inasmuch as demolition is a highly specialised undertaking, at least one expert worker is in control of each gang working in London?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonIf by "demolition" my hon. and gallant Friend refers to the work of demolishing a building after the rescue parties have removed from it and after casualties have been extricated, I 1431 would explain that the work is usually assigned to specialist contractors, whose employés may be presumed to have the requisite technical experience. If my hon. and gallant Friend has evidence to the contrary, I should be glad to receive particulars.
§ Sir T. MooreIs my right hon. Friend not aware that one of the most distinguished buildings in the City of London suffered more damage from the well-meaning efforts of demolition squads than from the bombs? I will give him particulars.
§ Mr. MorrisonI was not aware of that, but if my hon. and gallant Friend can give me particulars, I will look into them.